Jindal suspends presidential campaign after shooting

LAFAYETTE - Governor Bobby Jindal said he is suspending his presidential campaign activities in the wake of a deadly shooting at the Grand Theatre in Lafayette.

Jindal made the announcement while appearing on Fox and Friends. He did not say how long he would remain off the campaign trail.

Louisiana State Police said 59-year-old John Russell Houser shot and killed two women and injured nine other people during a 7 p.m. showing of "Trainwreck" Thursday.

Jindal, who has been campaigning in Iowa but was in Louisiana Thursday, asked on Twitter for people to pray for the victims of the shooting. He also met with the families of shooting victims in Lafayette and issued an executive order for flags to fly at half-staff in memory of those killed and injured.

I'm on my way to Lafayette right now. Please say a prayer for the victims at Grand Theatre and their families.